AHN News | January 2020
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You can lower your risk for cervical cancer by getting screened regularly, starting at age 21.

  • The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, which are cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately.

The Women’s Health Connection (WHC) program administered by Access to Healthcare Network provides cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services to low-income women who are uninsured or underinsured (cannot afford the cost of care).
CALL Women's Health Connection Today to see if you qualify for a
FREE screening test
1.844.469.4934

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“Today, I received the 1st dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
I am grateful that I continue to keep my family, friends, and community safe. I am thankful that my workplace values its employees, health, and the work we do helping others. This is another positive step forward, and I’m feeling very blessed.”




"Getting the vaccine has been important to me because I want to protect my parents as well as our members. The more people who get vaccinated then the faster all our lives can get back to something resembling normal!  Getting the vaccine was painless and easy. I had a sore shoulder the next day but no other side effects."
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“I was blessed to have the opportunity to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. I’m forever grateful for my job at AHN that I can keep my family, my coworkers, and my community safe. This virus is real, and we have lost so many lives, some that were very close to us. It was a bittersweet moment because I wished we would have had this vaccine sooner but definitely history in the making. It doesn’t mean we should stop taking precautions. Please continue to social distance, wear your mask, and wash your hands.”
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Access Medical - 6 Month Special Happening Now!

Access Medical is offering a 6-month special for new and existing members during the month of January.

Members and new clients can pay for 5 months and get 1 month of an Access Medical membership for FREE.

If you or someone you know needs access to healthcare services at an affordable price, click below to learn more.

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New Year, Healthy You:
Access to Healthcare Network’s FREE health education workshops
Now more than ever, your health is our top priority. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Access to Healthcare Network is offering FREE virtual health education workshops to help you become and stay well during this difficult time. Thanks to video and phone conferencing technology, you can join others like you in gaining the knowledge, skills, and support needed to make healthy lifestyle choices.. all without ever leaving the comfort and safety of your own home.

Diabetes Prevention Program

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program


Spaces are limited – call today to reserve your spot!
(775) 284-1898
Nevada Health Link Enrollment Assistance
Call us for enrollment assistance for the Affordable Care Act.
Plans are for eligible Nevadans who don't qualify for
Medicare or Medicaid and those who don't have an
employee-sponsored health insurance.

CALL us at 833.398.1796




Access to Healthcare has gathered all
COVID-19 resources on a PDF page for you!
Now LIVE on our website.

We require all visitors to wear mask and use hand sanitizer before entering the office.
The safety of our staff and visitors is our number one priority.

We are open Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm.

You can visit accesstohealthcare.org for a list of all our services and assistance.

Our community needs Access to Healthcare now more than ever.
*PDF gets updated weekly. Please check out our COVID-19 page for the latest resource.
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National Healthcare News
'We know this is real': New clinics aid virus 'long-haulers'
COVID-19 came early for Catherine Busa, and it never really left.
The 54-year-old New York City school secretary didn't have any underlying health problems when she caught the coronavirus in March, and she recovered at her Queens home.
But some symptoms lingered: fatigue she never experienced during years of rising at 5 a.m. for work; pain, especially in her hands and wrists; an altered sense of taste and smell that made food unappealing; and a welling depression. After eights months of suffering, she made her way to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center — to a clinic specifically for post-COVID-19 care.
Medical oncologists split on telehealth's clinical effectiveness
A study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open found that although medical oncologists recognized the convenience and access to care presented by telehealth video visits, many raised doubts about its clinical effectiveness.
The qualitative study, which took place before COVID-19 swept the country, examined 29 medical oncology health professionals' perceived benefits and drawbacks of telehealth video visits.  
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